Senior MSSQL Database Administrator
Core
Senior MSSQL Database Administrator responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing SQL Server databases across hybrid cloud environments (Azure/AWS) to support enterprise automation and application teams.
Role type
Senior IC Database Administrator (SQL Server)
Builds
Production SQL Server instances, HA/DR solutions, and automated database operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, AWS)
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
SQL Server administration, performance tuning, automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, T-SQL), cloud provisioning (ARM, Terraform, CloudFormation), incident management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Agile methodologies, DevOps practices
Technologies
SQL Server, Azure, AWS, PowerShell, Python, T-SQL, Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain SQL Server instances across test and production environments; Perform proactive and reactive performance monitoring, identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize queries, and fine-tune database parameters; Act as an L3 escalation point for complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent solutions; Coordinate and plan changes (installations, upgrades, migrations) following company change control processes; Design and implement HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Transaction Replication); Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and internal tools to streamline SQL Server operations; Support SQL Server deployments in Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments; Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to team knowledge bases
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC